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Healing
Prayer
Lord Jesus, through
the power
of the Holy Spirit, go back into
my memory as I sleep.
Every hurt that has
ever been
done to me, heal that hurt.
Every hurt that I
have ever
caused another person, heal that
hurt.
All the
relationships that have
been damaged in my whole life
that I am not aware of , heal
those relationships.
But, O Lord, if
there is anything
that I need to do,
If I need to go to a
person because
he or she is still suffering from my
hand, bring to my awareness that
person. I choose to forgive, and I
ask to be forgiven.
Remove whatever
bitterness may
be in my heart, Lord, and fill the
empty spaces with your love.
Amen.
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Family Prayer
God made us a family.
We need one another.
We love one another.
We forgive one another.
We work together.
We play together.
We worship together.
Together we use God's word.
Together we grow in Christ.
Together we love all people.
Together we serve our God.
Together we hope for heaven.
These are our hopes and ideals.
Help us to attain them,
O God, through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
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The Works
of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy
To feed the hungry
To give drink to the thirsty.
To clothe the naked.
To visit and ransom the captives.
To shelter the homeless.
To visit the sick.
To bury the dead.
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
To admonish sinners.
To instruct the ignorant.
To counsel the doubtful.
To comfort the sorrowful.
To bear wrongs patiently.
To forgive all injuries.
To pray for the living and the dead.
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Guardian
Angel Prayer
Angel of God, My
Guardian Dear
to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day be at
my side
to light and guard and rule and guide.
Amen.
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The
Legend of the Sand Dollar
It is said that Christ
left the sand dollar
as a symbol to help the evangelists
teach the faith. The five holes
commemorate the five wounds of
Christ, while at the center on one side
blooms the Easter lily, and at the lily's
heart the star of Bethlehem.
The Christmas poinsettia is etched on
the other side, a reminder of Christ's
birth. According to this legend, if
you break the center five white
doves will be released to spread good
will and peace.
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23rd
Psalm
The Lord is my
Shepherd;
I shall not want.
In verdant pastures
He gives
me repose;
Before restful
waters He leads
me; He refreshes my soul.
He guides me in
right paths for
His name's sake.
Even though I walk
in the dark
valley I fear no evil;
for you are at my
side, with your
rod and your staff that give me
courage.
You spread a table
for me in the
sight of my foes; you anoint my
head with oil; my cup overflows.
Only goodness and
kindness
follow me all the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the house of
the Lord for years to come.
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Peace Prayer
of
St. Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your
peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
When there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand,
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
It is in dying that we are born to
eternal life.
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Cross in My Pocket
I carry a cross in
my pocket
A simple reminder to me
Of the fact that I am a Christian
No matter where I may be.
This little cross is
not magic
Nor is it a good luck charm.
It isn't meant to protect me.
From every physical harm.
It's not for
identification
For all the world to see.
It's simply an understanding
Between my Savior and me.
When I put my hand
in my pocket
To bring out a coin or key.
The cross is there to remind me
Of the price he paid for me.
It reminds me, too,
to be thankful
For my blessings day by day
And strive to serve him better
In all that I do and say.
It's also a daily
reminder
Of the peace and comfort I share
With all who know my master
And give themselves to his care.
So, I carry a cross
in my pocket
Reminding no one but me
That Jesus Christ is Lord of my
life
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